Perseus Defense Tests Kinetic Interceptors to Protect Domestic Military Bases

By Atharva Gosavi · Interesting Engineering · 2026-09-19

Interesting Engineering reports that startup Perseus Defense successfully demonstrated its Mk-III interceptor at Arizona’s Yuma Proving Ground. This trial, part of the Falcon Peak 26.2 experiment, showcased a kinetic hit-to-kill solution designed to neutralize small unmanned airc

Interesting Engineering reports that startup Perseus Defense successfully demonstrated its Mk-III interceptor at Arizona’s Yuma Proving Ground. This trial, part of the Falcon Peak 26.2 experiment, showcased a kinetic hit-to-kill solution designed to neutralize small unmanned airc